Solid StateFRA:OUY +6.42%64 PB Ratio is 1.80 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:OUY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,417 Hardware companies, Solid State ranks better than 59.5% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-30), Solid State's share price is €2.32. Solid State's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.29. Hence, Solid State's PB Ratio of today is 1.80.
Warning Sign:
Solid State PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.84) is close to 1-year high of 1.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solid State's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OUY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 2.21 Max: 4.61
Current: 1.84
During the past 13 years, Solid State's highest PB Ratio was 4.61. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 2.21.
FRA:OUY's PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.5% of 2417
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.37
vs FRA:OUY: 1.84
During the past 12 months, Solid State's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Solid State was 38.90% per year. The lowest was -5.70% per year. And the median was 12.15% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Solid State PB Ratio Related Terms
Solid State PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solid State's PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Solid State's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Solid State PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Solid State's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solid State's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Solid State's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Solid State (FRA:OUY) has a PB Ratio of 1.80 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Solid State and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Solid State's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 4.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #979 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Solid State's PB Ratio too high?
Solid State's current PB Ratio of 1.80 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 4.61. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.37. Solid State's value of 1.80 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solid State ranks #979 out of 2417 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solid State has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid State's PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #979 out of 2417 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Solid State in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.37. Solid State's value of 1.80 is 24.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Solid State's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 4.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 2.37, Solid State has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.37, based on 2,417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Solid State's current PB Ratio of 1.80 is 24.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Solid State and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solid State's current PB Ratio is 1.80, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid State stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State (FRA:OUY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.86, compared to a current price of €2.32 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.80, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 24.1% below the Hardware industry median of 2.37. Solid State's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Solid State (FRA:OUY), the current PB Ratio is 1.80 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Solid State (FRA:OUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.32 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.86.
GuruFocus considers Solid State to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OUY:
PB Ratio: 1.80 (19% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: €2.86 vs. price of €2.32 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% below the Hardware median (#979 of 2417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solid State PLC is engaged in the manufacturing as well as distribution of electronic components and materials. The company's operating segment includes divisions, which are Components and Systems. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Rest of Europe, Asia, North America, and the Rest of the World. The company generates revenue from products such as Computing, Communications, Power and Optoelectronics, and electronic components and modules.
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